10 comments:

I am so glad you are back!! Good luck with your new position. I start the application process for the part-time MBA program. Your thoughts on the Full-TIme is challenging as a woman with plans for a family.

Hi, I'm from Asia and I've been reading your blogs for almost half a year. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts and congratulations on the new job! I always wanted to have a MBA but with family planning it delays my plan. I took a two-year break from work to become a full-time mum. Now I am back to work and considering applying for MBA. Would it be too late for me (I am in early 30s)? I want to go into IM field but my prior working experiences are not very related although currently I am in the financial industry. Your advice is very much appreciated.

Maria - Definitely not too late for you to apply to MBAs. Just prepare yourself that you will be on the older end of the student spectrum and dealing with the younger, single, childless types can be a bit trying at times. But if it makes sense for you professionally to do the MBA, do not think your personal situation is reason to hold back. Also, many people use the MBA to transition to IM. It can be a difficult career to switch to just because there are not a lot of openings (especially now!) but don't let lack of related experience discourage you. IM folks are looking for smart people and sometimes non-IM background will be helpful if it gives you a certain expertise in something (such as real company operations!). Bottom line - APPLY. You can always change your mind not to go but it's hard to change your mind to go, if you haven't done the application. Feel free to follow-up with more Qs.

Anon #2 - feel free to email anytime. This is the official end of this blog and my MBA commentary ... I may continue with a new topic ... (had decided not to but am having second thoughts) ... :)

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself in this candid, entertaining, informational blog. I can't remember how I stumbled upon it, but I've loved it from the first post to the last. I wish all the best to you and your family.

Introduction

University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Class of 2009 - Finance and Accounting concentration - Investment Management career - Mother to Baby Y born in 2007 and Baby X born in 2009 - CFA designation.
I can still be reached at maybemba at gmail dot com.